Outlining
There are two types of Outlines
Preparation
Helps you prepare
what to say; full
sentences
Speaking
Brief; meant to jog
speaker’s memory
Types of Outline
1. Introductions
and
Conclusions
2. Body
and
Delivery
3. Visual
Aids
Introductions
and Conclusions
Introduction to Communication
The object of introductions is to...
Gain Audience Attention (Attention Getter).
Establish Relevance (Why does it matter to your audience).
Establish Credibility (I know what I’m talking about).
Preview the body (thesis statement / preview).
Introductions
Beginning and Ending a Presentation
There are six effective
ways to get attention.
Beginning and Ending a Presentation
Attention Getter Devices
Quotation
Startling Statement / Statistic
Stimulate Imagination (Imagine If...)
Tell a Story
Humor
Recent Event
Introductions
Beginning and Ending a Presentation
The object of introductions is to...
Gain Audience Attention (Attention Getter).
Establish Relevance (Why does it matter to your audience).
Establish Credibility (I know what I’m talking about).
Preview the body (thesis statement / preview).
Introductions
Beginning and Ending a Presentation
Summary
Review of your main
claims and points.
Memorable Close
A powerful idea to end
your speech with. Usually
connected with the
attention getter.
Conclusions
Beginning and Ending a Presentation
Body of
Speech
Introduction to Communication
Assignment and Context Factors – Decision Factors
Speech Goals.
Time Limitations.
Expectations and Conventions.
Body of Speech
Main Points – Global Decisions
Establish a clear, distinct purpose.
Ensure mutual inclusivity is present.
Number of Main Points – Quality over Quantity.
Body of Speech
Subpoints – Local Decisions
Make sure you’re completing the purpose through a process.
Subordinate points are not merely establishment of evidence.
Utilize Support Material: Narration, Definition, Description,
Comparison, Evidence, Argumentation.
Body of Speech
Transitions
Body of Speech
Transitions
Transition between main points contain two elements:
Preview and review.
Example: Now that we’ve examined the causes behind the
Supreme Court’s Citizens United Decision, we can next
examine how it will effect elections to come.”
Body of Speech
.
Signposting:
Encourage your
students to use it
Body of Speech
Delivery
Body of Speech
Guidance for students
Topic Selection: Take inventory and establish a base line
What do your fellow classmates like to discuss and hear
about? What do you have an interest in and have a fairly
foundational understanding about?
Body of Speech
Guidance for students
Style of Speaking: Encourage extemporaneous speaking.
Requires students to know their material.
Body of Speech
Guidance for students
You’re not perfect: Only you’re aware that
you make a mistake.
Make sure you practice.
Body of Speech
Grading the Delivery
Using language that is concrete and
specific, but also illustrates the scene.
Easily identifiable structure.
Distracting behavior.
Body of Speech
Grading the Delivery
Is it evident that practice occurred:
rate of delivery, interest in delivery,
and call to action.
Are they reading, performing, or
delivering the speech?
Body of Speech
Visual Aids
Visual Aids
Visual Aids